How severe is CVE-2022-33756?

CVE-2022-33756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33756?

CVE-2022-33756 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Automic Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33756?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-33756 published?

CVE-2022-33756 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33756

CVE-2022-33756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Automic Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-331.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-331
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Automic Automation
Published: 2022-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Automic Automation 12.2 and 12.3 contain an entropy weakness vulnerability in the Automic AutomationEngine that could allow a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33756?: CA Automic Automation 12.2 and 12.3 contain an entropy weakness vulnerability in the Automic AutomationEngine that could allow a remote attacker to potentially access sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2022-33756?: CVE-2022-33756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33756?: CVE-2022-33756 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Automic Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33756 published?: CVE-2022-33756 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/20629

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_automic_automation:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_automic_automation:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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